KAMPALA, May 22, 2026 - Since it was announced that Starlink had been granted a licence to operate in Uganda, there has been significant debate around what this means for Uganda’s communications sector and the terms of the licence in particular. Taxation of Starlink and data sovereignty are two of the key issues that have come…
KAMPALA, May 18, 2026 - The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has received a UGX 42.9 billion contribution from Airtel Uganda as part of the statutory 2% levy on gross annual revenues paid by licensed telecommunications operators. The cheque was presented…
As His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni begins a new term (2026–2030), the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) reflects on its achievements over the past years and reaffirms its commitment to supporting the implementation of the NRM manifesto commitments that align…
GENEVA, May 4, 2026 - As the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council continues its meeting in Geneva, the Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission, Hon. Nyombi Thembo, has commended the collaborative spirit demonstrated by stakeholders involved in drafting the…
KAMPALA, 24 April 2026 - The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) last week concluded a five‑day sub‑regional Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) and Data Management training programme for selected African countries. Geospatial Information Systems technology helps to collect, analyse, and visualise spatial…
KAMPALA, April 23, 2026 - The Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission, Nyombi Thembo, has held discussions with Dean Lubowa Saava, proprietor of Gano Mazima TV, emphasising that regulation is not intended to suppress, but to provide a framework…
KAMPALA, April 13, 2026 — The Uganda Communications Commission has convened a high-level, multi-sectoral engagement on ICT e-waste management, bringing senior government officials to downtown Kampala’s Cornerstone Plaza - a key hub for informal collection, repair, and refurbishment of electronic…
KAMPALA, April 16, 2026 - The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has officially launched the 10th edition of the National Conference on Communications (NCC 2026), reaffirming its commitment to advancing research, innovation, and collaboration within Uganda’s ICT ecosystem. The launch, held…
KAMPALA, 08-04-2026- The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has held its inaugural Suppliers’ Conference, bringing together government entities, private sector players, and development stakeholders to strengthen partnerships and unlock new business opportunities through improved procurement practices. Held at Mestil Hotel in…
KAMPALA, April 10, 2026 – A landmark seminar on the growing intersection of ICT policy, regulation, and satellite communications has concluded at the Uganda Communications Commission with a call on the UCC leadership to deepen their understanding of emerging trends…
The primary mandate of UCC is to regulate the Communications sector, which includes Telecommunications, Broadcasting, radio communication, postal communications, data communication and infrastructure.